PatchTheCVECVE-2021-24895: The Cybersoldier WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not sanitise and escape the URL settings before outputting
CVE-2021-24895 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.8) affecting cybersoldier. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Cybersoldier WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not sanitise and escape the URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html capability is disallowed
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.8 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 51%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2022-03-14 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-24895?
cybersoldier: upgrade to 1.7.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-24895 being exploited?
CVE-2021-24895 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2021-24895 affect?
CVE-2021-24895 affects cybersoldier. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.8). The Cybersoldier WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 does not sanitise and escape the URL settings before outputting it in an attribute, which could allow high privilege users to perform Cross-Site Scripting attacks even when the unfiltered_html
How urgent is CVE-2021-24895?
Priority 34/100. Public exploit reference